M.J. (Madina Jumabaeva)
Math 7B
November 29, 2010
Comparing and Scaling

Big Idea: Many important practical and mathematical applications involve comparing quantities of one kind or another; it is important to know which method to use and how we should use them.


Investigation 4 Essential Question:
How can I use a unit rate to make a prediction?

Problem 4.2- Using Unit Rates

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When Madeline and Luis compared the fuel economy of their new cars, they found these rates:
Madeline's car=580 miles with 19 gallons of gas
Luis's car= 452 miles with 15.5 gallons of gas

Use this information to answer the folowing questions.
A) Unit rates: Madeline's car went 30.5 miles/gallon, and Luis's car went 29 miles/gallon. So Madeline went the most miles per gallon.

B)
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Miles in Luis's car
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